Dubai Offers Gold for Weight Loss

7/19/2013 12:25PM

Authorities in Dubai are offering gold to citizens in return for weight loss as a way to encourage healthier living. Clinical nutritionist Martha McKittrick joins Lunch Break to discuss whether financial incentive programs result in a slimmer population longer term.

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